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How is our aging workforce shaping our economy?
The latest CSO figures reveal Ireland’s workforce is experiencing an aging trend. Dr.Barra Roantree, Director of MSC in economic policy at Trinity College Dublin discusses these findings.
"Israel makes own decisions" Netanyahu says after Cameron talks
Benjamin Netanyahu has told UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron that Israel would "make its own decisions" over how to respond to an Iranian attack.
We hear from Dr Paola Rivetti, Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations in DCU.
University drops legal threat on Gender identity policy
South East Technological University has dropped references it its gender identity policy which stated that refusal of staff or students to use the preferred pronouns of other members would amount to ‘unlawful discrimination or harassment’
Speaking to Ciara was Colette Colfer, a lecturer in world religions at Southeast Technological University.
Minister for Justice will not attend the GRA annual conference
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee will not attend the Garda Representative Association’s annual conference – as delegates voted to not invite Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris citing a breakdown in trust.
Dr Pat Leahy Former Garda Assistant Commissioner for Dublin gave his reaction to Newstalk Breakfast.
How will post-COVID leaving cert changes affect students?
Changes to Leaving Certificate marking will come into effect in 2025 after years of disruption due to Covid . We get more details from Gemma Lawlor, Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.
Illegal dumping in Ireland has gotten progressively worse
The Dublin City Council collects up to 50 tonnes of illegally dumped waste each month.
Green party Councillor, Janet Horner, says measures need to be put in place to put this to a halt. Janet spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further.
Digital Ireland Conference is taking place today
The second Digital Ireland Conference is taking place today looking at the implementation of digital regulation, artificial intelligence and the opportunities of the digital transformation.
Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary spoke to Shane ahead of the conference.
Jury verdict on Stardust inquests to be delivered this afternoon
Almost one year after inquest began into the deaths of 48 victims of the Stardust fire, the jury later today will deliver their verdict.
Stephanie Rohan, Newstalk Reporter spoke to us ahead of the verdict.
How to navigate the parental fear associated with sleepovers.
Sleepovers are ‘heaven for kids and hell for parents’ That’s the view of Dr Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and Author of ‘ Love In Love Out’ who joins me now.
Malie explains why is it a difficult thing for parents to navigate sleepovers with their kids.
An Post was forced to stop TV licence inspections
An Post was forced to stop TV licence inspections and offer “resilience” training to staff because of public anger over the RTÉ payments scandal. A spokesperson said increased hostility, mainly in the form of verbal abuse, led them to take this action to protect its workers.
We get reaction from Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD.
